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World English Bible · 27 verses

¹ After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ seeing that you can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² In the temple they didn’t find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org